From 26 October, Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week to WSI, becoming the airport’s inaugural international airline and giving customers a second Sydney option alongside its existing services to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
The new route will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week using the airline’s A320 and A321 aircraft. Flights will depart Auckland at 6.00am, arriving at WSI at 7.45am. The return service will depart WSI at 8.55am, arriving back in Auckland at 2.10pm.
Air New Zealand General Manager Australia Kath O’Brien says the Western Sydney route represents more than a new airport; it opens up one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions and is an important addition to the airline’s trans-Tasman network.
“More than 2.5 million people live in Western Sydney, including a large community of New Zealanders. Flying directly into the region gives our customers another way to travel across the Tasman, while also strengthening business and tourism connections between New Zealand and Australia.
“The Western Sydney team has built a world-class terminal that will deliver an outstanding travel experience. Whether you’re a Kiwi travelling to Western Sydney to visit family or to explore the Blue Mountains or are a Sydney-sider visiting New Zealand or connecting onwards the Pacific or North America, this new service creates more options and more choice.”
Tickets are on sale now, with one-way Seat only fares from Auckland to WSI starting from $319 NZD.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said he was delighted that Air New Zealand’s WSI flights would create more choice and flexibility for family and friends, holiday makers, and business travellers between Australia and New Zealand.
“It’s a great time to be strengthening the trans-Tasman connectivity, given both Australia and New Zealand represent each other’s largest inbound market, with those numbers increasing each year,” he said.
“Travellers will be able to move through our state-of-the-art terminal with ease thanks to our efficient, digital check-in experience, enjoy a touch of shopping via our retail partner, Lagardère AWPL, and relax at their departure gate in a comfortable seat with handy charging portals and stunning views of the nearby Blue Mountains.
“With final operational preparations continuing each day and only 100 days to go until our inaugural international flight – we can’t wait to welcome travellers to Sydney’s new 24-hour global gateway.”
Air New Zealand Western Sydney International flight schedule
Flights from AKL – WSI
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Depart 6.00am local time
Arrive 7.45am local time
Flights from WSI – AKL
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Depart 8.55am local time
Arrive 2.10pm local time
Tickets to Western Sydney International are on sale now and can be booked at www.airnewzealand.co.nz
